PETN

C₅H₈N₄O₁₂

IUPAC: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

CAS: 78-11-5

Ikhtisar

PETN is one of the most powerful commonly available explosives and the active component of detonating cord. It is also used medically as a vasodilator.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 12 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×8
2,6%
C
Carbon ×5
19,0%
N
Nitrogen ×4
17,7%
O
Oxygen ×12
60,7%

Kegunaan

  • • Detonating cord
  • • Blasting caps
  • • Vasodilator medication

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ Used both as a heart medication and as an explosive, one of the most dual-use compounds

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Powerful explosive
  • ⚠ Shock sensitive when dry

Structure

SMILES

C(C(CO[N+](=O)[O-])(CO[N+](=O)[O-])CO[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-]

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
316,14 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,7700 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
141,3 °C
Kelarutan
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
316,0139
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
220,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
8
Heavy Atoms
21
Complexity
311,0

Senyawa Terkait

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETN?
PETN (C₅H₈N₄O₁₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Pentaerythritol tetranitrate.
What is the molecular weight of PETN?
PETN has a molar mass of 316.14 g/mol.
What state is PETN at room temperature?
PETN is a solid at room temperature.
Is PETN organic or inorganic?
PETN is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up PETN?
PETN (C₅H₈N₄O₁₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).